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[mvossman]

Right exactly. So here the incumbent has a strong advantage. As you say they can't replace him, they gave up an asset to get him, they have bird rights. Portland is not going to lose Powell to money. They are also a good team in the playoffs every year and Powell has a starting job. So to steal him away you really need a lot of things to go your way. I just don't see it. Also Powell is a good scorer but is sort of redundant with Brunson.

You had me until that last sentence.  Powell is a much better player than Brunson (mostly due to defense).  If Brunson could play defense like Powell, he would be starting and playing 30+ minutes a game.